This is a cool pier to sit out and relax on, the spectator fee is free so no need to whip out the…read morewallet for an evening on the pier, unless you want to fish. There is a store directly on the pier to rent fishing gear and get bait and there is also a restaurant on the pier that you can get a cocktail from and just relax. The atmosphere was so nice! I will be going back

Nice pier. We didn't fish because no one was catching. But it was beautiful. Wish there was a…read morewalkway besides going through restaurant.

This 17-acre historic site was once a thriving sugar plantation built in the 1830's out of coquina…read more Coquina is a unique sedimentary rock made almost completely of shells from invertebrates. The walls of the historic Florida fort Castillo de San Marcos in Saint Augustine are made entirely of coquina. It is also widely used to pave roads in the Caribbean and as a base for concrete in Florida homes. This natural product is soft when first quarried and usually left to dry several years to allow it to harden for building purposes. In truth, this place is a victory for the Seminole Indians. They raided it and chased off the overseer of the business just 5 years after its builders Henry Cruger & William dePeyster acquired the land and began sugar production. According to the on-site information plaque, the sugar mill slaves were responsible for helping the Indians stage their raid. I can't imagine the consequences those slaves faced for their rebellion once the United States army waged war against the Indians. The slaves work was dangerous. Aside from clearing land and attending to the sugar cane itself, they were also involved in the production. The Engine House consisted of a boiler, steam engine and cane crusher that extracted the juice of the sugar cane. The liquid was then heated in a series of large kettle bowls until it was thick, cooled to crystallize and then stored. The largest area of the ruins still visible, forming a foundation (but missing most walls) is the sugar storage facility. You can see remnants of the cane crushers gears as well as the various sizes of the metal kettle bowls, also known as a train. URBAN LEGEND has it that people in the late 1800's came across this land after many years had passed and believed it was a chapel or convent built by Christopher Columbus. The information plaques also seem to suggest the owner of the ruins at the time, Jeanette Connor, promoted the theory. Perhaps for tourism and financial gain or status. Also visible are remnants of the crusher and saw mill once located here. FINAL THOUGHTS Ruins are poetic to old history lovers like me who often get caught up imagining what life must have been like when the mill was in full use. Can you imagine being able to go back in time and observe places like this in operation? Of course being African-American I'd also need a cloak of invisibility or I might get put to work! But I'd like to observe just how they managed to keep their joy and faith in the midst of horrific conditions. No one knows what they will say to the Almighty Creator when they finally come face to face with him. Some don't even believe he exists. But I like to think I would request to be placed before an EPIC cosmic-sized big screen and watch just how He created the heavens, the earth and all its creatures, both known and extinct. I'd also like to see a complete recall of historic events and why man has done the things he's done, both great and atrocious. While to some this place was just an old sugar mill, to me it's a place where humans fought injustice, however successful or unsuccessful they may have been. 2016/54

My experience ultimately ended with me being kicked out of the campground approximately eight…read moremonths ago following an incident with a maintenance employee. He came to my camper, appeared intoxicated, and was beating on my door while angrily confronting me about a deck that I had no choice to build because the whole place floods and the owners refuse to address it. I told him to get away from me and specifically asked that management come speak with me so the issue could be handled through them instead. Rather than management addressing my concerns about his behavior, I was the one removed from the campground because I told the employee to "get the fuck away from me." I don't deny saying it. I absolutely did. But I said it while telling an employee who appeared drunk and was angrily beating on my door to leave me alone and get management. That's what bothers me most about the entire situation. Management had an opportunity to come speak with me, hear both sides, and address the behavior of their own employee. Instead, I was removed. I later learned that I was not the only camper who had experienced serious problems involving this employee. Since then, I have researched the situation further and found publicly available records that raised additional concerns for me. I'm not going to speculate about anyone's motives or claim that an arrest or charge is a conviction, but I strongly encourage prospective campers--especially families and long-term residents--to do their own research and make their own judgment. Eight months later, I'm writing this because I think future campers deserve to know what my experience was. If an employee can show up at a camper's door apparently intoxicated, beat on the door, initiate a confrontation, and management's response is to remove the camper for telling that employee to get away from them, that's a campground I cannot recommend.

WOW!!! The coolest thing I have done here in FL since moving here in 1999…read more Myself and 5 others embarked on a Saturday morning stand up paddle boarding adventure! Being that this was my first time paddle boarding, or really any water sport outside of tubing, I was really nervous. However, this could not have been more of a perfect setting for my first adventure. Tim, and our guide, Todd were amazing! You could feel their energy just approaching the dock. We met up at JB's Fish Camp & Seafood Restaurant as all of the tours leave from this dock. Just walk to the end of the dock on the left and you will be greeted by East Coast Paddle! The weather was working against us this day with a bit of wind, however, Tim and Todd were prepared and took us on the best route possible. We boarded the boat and took off into the glorious Saturday and immediately we were greeted by the local dolphins - it was AMAZING! We were told we would see them throughout the day and we sure did, manatees too! After a quick ride, we stopped and began instructions on the basics and before I knew it, I was hopping up on a paddle board. At first I was terrified but the tips they give you (keep your eyes on the horizon, wiggle your toes etc) were perfect for a first timer. We also had someone with us who has done this various times and she was impressed with East Coast Paddle! They event make their own boards which was awesome as well, they were sturdy and had amazing grip. We were paddling for about an hour and it was the most relaxing and exciting thing I have done in as long as I can remember. Dolphins were literally swimming next to us and then when we hit the cove, manatees were all over the place playing. It was amazing. Todd was so informative of various species of birds, nature and history of where we were. He was sharing some awesome info that just added to the experience. It's definitely a work out too, your core is used the entire time, but so fun! When my out of town friends and family visit me, I know our first item on the to-do list! Huge props to East Coast Paddle!

The guys that run this place are awesome! Earlier in the summer I was invited to participate in a…read moreYelp event with East Coast Paddle, and while I was a tad nervous at first, the outcome was a most enjoyable experience with some awesome folks (talking Yelpers AND the East Coast Paddle crew). I'm a somewhat athletic person (nowhere near where I'd like to be, though), so I wasn't daunted by the experience, and was excited about doing something new. Our guides rocked, and were both catering and educating all at the same time. I actually enjoyed East Coast Paddle so much I went again with a couple of friends over the Labor Day weekend. Due to wind direction the "route" this time was extremely different than the one I'd experienced earlier in the year, and that speaks to the fact that someone can go numerous times and have a different experience all times. I definitely will go back to East Coast Paddle at some point in the future. It's a unique experience for tourists and residents alike.

Whenever I am In Orlando from NY ,I drive an hour to Southside jetski in Daytona , it's my go to…read morefor jetski rentals. The people there are very nice, efficient, explain the location well and have some upgrades that I found beneficial. They are also 5 mins away from crabby joes which completes the day. I def. Recommend for jetski and boat rentals. 5 stars hands down. Thank you guys for always welcoming me!

Unfortunately we were unable to ride due to weight limits, which is on us. However the lady at the…read morefront was very condescending and rude. Went to another place where the limit was a little higher for 2 riders.

Tony is an awesome fishing guide! We took a 4hr trip and caught 6 or 7 different fish species and…read moreover 40 fish (all catch and release) between two adults and a 5 year old. He was fun & enjoyable to be around and we would definitely come back again. 5 stars!

We had an amazing day with Capt. Tony Pantuso! He was friendly, knowledgeable, fun, and he found…read morefish for us to catch!!! I would definitely go back as this was a highlight of the vacation!

This is an absolutely great place to launch a kayak from. Easy access to spruce creek--a beautiful…read morepaddle with a view of a lot of interesting houses. We always see a huge alligator when we're out. There are also mountain bike, hiking, and equestrian trails. Last time I was there, they had taken away all the port a potties, so there was no where in the whole park to go.

Nice nature reserve and park. Has trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. Disc golf course…read moreand fenced dog park. Picnic pavilion and port a potty.

A hole in the bait shop located just up the street from the George R boat ramp. They have live and…read morefrozen bait. The live shrimp were sold out by the time we got there around 8:45 but they have croakers. They have some tackle and lures. No food, beverages, sunscreen or anything of that nature. Limited selection. They don't have a ton of stuff so if you're looking for something specific, might not be

Amazing service everybody was super nice and made the atmosphere great the building was really…read morenice. The seats were comfy and we saw animal bones. Learned so much. Staff were amazing. And YES we saw nesting turtle! So cool. Make sure you wear LOTS of bug spray!!!!!!

Excellent place to see Canaveral National Seashore., walk ways leading up to scenic views make for…read morea quick little hike with historical info provided...over 1000 years old. Our family loved it..